Project 1 (Does not need to be handed in, but will be used for Project 3) Directions
Read Kist’s book
Self-reflection Journal Entry: Identify where you are in your ability to utilize technology. Are you a “Short,” “Tall,” “Grande,” or “Venti” as Kist describes in his book? What is your comfort zone?
Checklist criteria
Describe where you are in your technology ability
Describe attributes from Kist’s book that you would like to possess
Refer to the book for ideas and descriptors
Write so you will be able to infuse these ideas into your final paper
Project 2 (Due July 10 – 15, 2012) Directions
Adapt a lesson for your classroom utilizing a technology strategy. Many ideas are mentioned in Kist’s book. Post on Wiki. Learn with others: Read and discuss with your group
Checklist criteria
Rewrite a lesson plan including the following criteria:
Objective
Standards
Technology strategy utilized
Introduction
Lesson details
Conclusion
Adaptations for students (if applicable)
Post your 1 – 2 page lesson plan on Wiki with a short rationale comment
Read and react to at least 3 members of your group
Project 3 (Due July 23, 2012 by Midnight) Directions
Read Coiro’s article – on Wiki
Connect research to practice by relating Coiro’s study with Kist’s practices. Write a 1- 2 page reaction paper regarding how the technology and strategy employed in your lesson plan (Project 2) will support online comprehension in your discipline. Include how this activity stretched your technology use by returning to your reflection ideas.
Checklist criteria
Refer to ideas from Coiro and Kist as you write your reaction paper
Include ideas from your first reflection project
Your short paper should address the following two questions.
How did your thinking about technology change during MTI? Use examples.
How does the technology strategy you employed in Project 2 align with the research described by Coiro? Be specific.
Directions
- Read Kist’s book
- Self-reflection Journal Entry: Identify where you are in your ability to utilize technology. Are you a “Short,” “Tall,” “Grande,” or “Venti” as Kist describes in his book? What is your comfort zone?
Checklist criteriaProject 2 (Due July 10 – 15, 2012)
Directions
- Adapt a lesson for your classroom utilizing a technology strategy. Many ideas are mentioned in Kist’s book. Post on Wiki. Learn with others: Read and discuss with your group
Checklist criteriaProject 3 (Due July 23, 2012 by Midnight)
Directions
- Read Coiro’s article – on Wiki
- Connect research to practice by relating Coiro’s study with Kist’s practices. Write a 1- 2 page reaction paper regarding how the technology and strategy employed in your lesson plan (Project 2) will support online comprehension in your discipline. Include how this activity stretched your technology use by returning to your reflection ideas.
Checklist criteria